The Evil Noble Desires A Beautiful Demise - Could It Be That You're Stuck In A Loop? - Episode 17

“Once again, it’s been a while, Salifa!”

We decided to have a meal together, so we came to a nearby restaurant. Tiarola was chatting away cheerfully, with a big smile on her face. Seeing her looking so lively made me happy too.

“……Yeah, it’s been a while. I’m glad to see you’re doing well.”

“Yes! Salifa seems to be doing well, that’s the most important thing.”

It seems that Tiarola arrived in this city today. While looking for a place to stay, she was about to choose the same inn as me. What a coincidence.

“I thought it was a place Salifa would choose.”

“……I see, that’s amazing.”

Whether it was by coincidence or not, I’m glad Tiarola seemed to be having fun.

“You’ve become even stronger, Lady Salifa.”

“……I’m glad to see that you, Lord Kaafa, are also doing well.”

Tiarola wasn’t alone; the holy knight Kaafa, who had been her bodyguard three years ago, was with her. Hmm, I don’t remember seeing him in the game, but I wonder if this is also due to changes in the scenario.

“I must return to the holy land soon. While Lady Tiarola has grown stronger, there are still many concerns. Lady Salifa, please take care of Lady Tiarola.”

“……Yes, of course.”

I see, you’re going home, huh?

I thought Tiarola would be safe with the holy knight around, but unfortunately, that’s not the case. Well, the holy knight must be busy.

“Geez, Kaafa, you’re such a worrywart! With Mewri around, everything will be fine.”

“Mewri is still quite inexperienced. To be honest, I wanted to stay behind…”

I remember the name Mewri.

She was the girl who took care of Tiarola in the game. She’s not here now, but I wonder if she’ll join us later.

“Oh, Mewri is a squire knight who will stay as my bodyguard. While Kaafa is here, I’m having them look around the structure of this city. I’ll introduce you next time!”

“…Yeah”

As expected, when I step out into the world outside the mansion, the number of people I interact with increases dramatically. I wonder how many names I’ve heard today alone. It’s going to keep increasing from now on, so I need to work hard to remember them.

Enjoying a long-awaited conversation while eating the food.

We had been corresponding by letter, but I’m really happy that we can finally talk in person.

“That’s right, I saw the exam results! Passing with the top score, just as expected from Salifa!”

“Thank you…”

Ah, you saw that, huh?

You’re really standing out…

“So, um, it seems that I’m going to be a special scholarship student, but maybe Salifa is too…?”

Tiarola looks at me with eyes full of expectation.

“…Yeah, I’m also a special scholarship student.”

“Yay…!”

Tiarola looks incredibly happy.

In a school where there were no acquaintances, I must have been anxious.

Just being able to see this Tiarola made me think that becoming a special scholarship student was worth it. Even considering the hardships ahead, it feels like a bargain.

“We can take classes together…!”

“……Yeah, I’m looking forward to it.”

If you get this happy, I might start to get the wrong idea. No, but it’s school life, you know? Maybe something like that could happen…

Tiarola and I, we, we became a couple…!!

I know it’s impossible.

Tiarola is the impregnable saint. She doesn’t love just one person but is a wonderful figure who spreads love to people all over the world. However, if the scenario is changing, then maybe that part is changing too…

No, that’s not good.

I quickly come to my senses. I’m going to die soon, aren’t I? I’m trying to somehow prevent becoming a demon god, but my lifespan is still short. I can’t do something so frivolous when I can’t even take responsibility for the future.

Yeah, let’s stay good friends from now on too.

Just that alone is more than enough.

“How can I help you?”

Oops, it’s been a little while, hasn’t it?

It’s a special dinner event with Tiarola. I should enjoy it too, or I’ll be missing out.

“……It’s nothing, really. By the way, didn’t you choose Theology for Tiarola?”

“Oh, that’s right! I was really torn about it, but I chose the magic department. Salifa, you’re in the magic department too, right?”

“……Yeah, that’s right.”

I was surprised. Isn’t it the theology department?

I thought that was an instruction from the Soka Gakkai, but maybe it wasn’t related at all.

“I do intend to earn credits in the theology department as well, you know? I’ve heard that scholarship students can take all the courses from the start.”

Ah, so that’s how the scholarship system works.

If that’s the case, then the major doesn’t really matter much for scholarship students.

“I’m really interested in magic! It seems like I’m about to completely master the third tier of magic!”

“Wow, that’s amazing.”

In the game, at this point, Tiarola had just entered the second tier. She’s acquiring magic at quite a fast pace.

“Thank you very much! I’m still nowhere near Salifa’s level, so I’ll keep working hard from now on!”

You’re really fired up.

I need to do my best too.

“Let’s do our best together…”

“Yes!”

The fun time passed in the blink of an eye.

Since there are seven days until the entrance ceremony, we promised to explore the city together and then parted ways. Isn’t this, for all intents and purposes, a date? Ah, I’m really looking forward to it.